Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Blasphemous meaning in Webster's play
Blasphemous meaning in Webster's play
Showing contempt for religion
How Cardinal obtained his position
How Cardinal obtained his position
Through bribery
Ferdinand's imagery type for his evil nature
Ferdinand's imagery type for his evil nature
Fire imagery and hellish language
Nihilism definition
Nihilism definition
Belief that life is meaningless
Impunity meaning
Impunity meaning
Exemption from punishment
Patriarchal society definition
Patriarchal society definition
Male-dominated society where men hold primary power
How Duchess subverts gender stereotypes
How Duchess subverts gender stereotypes
Proposes to Antonio herself and conducts own marriage
Who is rewarded at play's end
Who is rewarded at play's end
Delio, the lower-class character
Gothic literature elements
Gothic literature elements
Supernatural occurrences, psychological horror
Bosola's quote about fate
Bosola's quote about fate
Stars' tennis-balls, struck and banded